Tag Archives: Parent

Prattlinsofanirishman – Tackas’ Blog Launch

Posted on January 17, 2014 by Michael

Tackas’ First Post In launching Tackas’ blog, Prattlinsofanirishman, it is my great pleasure to have been chosen as the launching pad for his new blog. If you have followed Tackas and his tales on my blog you would be familiar … Continue reading →

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Poem 85 – A Memorable Day

Posted on January 16, 2014 by Michael

I spent today with you my son It was a magic day. I found myself loving being in your company. We just spent time together Hanging out. Looking a galleries Sharing meals, some fun stories, You listened to my tales … Continue reading →

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Poem 77 – Hi Mum

Posted on January 5, 2014 by Michael

Hi Mum I cleaned out the old cupboard yesterday A cupboard where stuff from over the years Had been had been dumped and much forgotten.   In an old Sunbeam iron box I found all your sympathy cards Dad had … Continue reading →

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Ligo Haibun Challenge – A Winter’s Child

Posted on November 2, 2013 by Michael

  My wife has just given birth and I am watching as blood begins to pool on the table between her legs. There is a problem and the staff needs to attend to it immediately. A nurse hands me our … Continue reading →

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Prompt 23 – Anais Nin Quotes – 4

Posted on September 29, 2013 by Michael

  “Love never dies a natural death. It dies because we don’t know how to replenish its source. It dies of blindness and errors and betrayals. It dies of illness and wounds; it dies of weariness, of witherings, of tarnishings.” … Continue reading →

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Ligo Haibun Challenge – A Kiss and Goodbye

Posted on September 28, 2013 by Michael

The butterfly counts not months but moments, and has time enough -Rabindranath Tagore   I sat and pondered whether or not there was an opportunity to engage with him one last time. The last days had been horrific, tubes, machines, … Continue reading →

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Poem 12 – Grandkids

Posted on September 26, 2013 by Michael

there are six of you now, and I have met you all. I shall watch as you grow guided and loved by parents who dote on you leading you carefully along life’s paths. who’ll pick you up when you fall, … Continue reading →

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I love you Dad

Posted on September 24, 2013 by Michael

This week is the anniversary of my worst ever week. A year ago I spent this week with my father as he gasped his way to his death. Dad with Great Granddaughter Dakota each morning a long drive longer as … Continue reading →

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I Found My Dad Today.

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Michael

I Found My Dad Today I found my dad today Beyond the pain, the discomfort, the fear, the dependence, There he was. Despite all his afflictions, there is still, Strength, courage and humour. During his moments of distress he held … Continue reading →

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